WLM
WLM commonly refers to Windows Live Messenger, a Microsoft instant messaging client that was part of the Windows Live set of online services. It evolved from the earlier MSN Messenger and was designed to provide real‑time text chats, presence information, and data exchange across users.
Windows Live Messenger began as MSN Messenger in 1999 and was rebranded to Windows Live Messenger in
During its life, WLM competed with other messaging platforms and benefited from tight integration with the
Discontinuation and transition to Skype: Microsoft announced plans to retire Windows Live Messenger in favor of
See also: Skype, Windows Live. Note: WLM as an acronym has other, less common meanings in different